RUTH WHEELER

Ruth was born in Pine Plain, NJ on May 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Tillie (Steinstra) and Richard and Tillie Steinstra Falkena. She was the widow of Robert Tenkate and Charles Wheeler.

She worked as a Therapy Aide at Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center, New Hampton, NY.

Ruth is survived by her daughters: Margaret Cutler of Warwick, Sharon Jones of Fredricksburg, VA; her three sisters: Mary Jane Milkesky of Middletown, Lois Zunika of Arizona, and Linda Knoppers of Canada; her grandchildren: Glen Jr., Peri, Ann, James, Robert III, Brian, Jennifer, Erin; great-grandchildren: Brittany, David, Thomas, Mathew, Saphire, Sara, Catie, Yuki, Zoey, Aiden, Roit and Noah and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Doris McCoy and son, Robert TenKate Jr.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, February 6th from 3 to 5 p.m. at Morse Funeral Home Inc., 33 Railroad Ave., Middletown, NY. Funeral Services will be at 5 p.m. with the Reverend Daniel Hulseapple officiating. Following cremation, Ruth will be interred in Florida Cemetery, Florida, NY in the spring.

Arrangements are under the guidance of Morse Funeral Home Inc, Middletown, NY 845-343-6918 www.morsefuneralhome.com